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Printable Israel Calendar: 12-Month View with Hebrew Dates

Planning around Israel’s mix of civil and religious observances is easiest with a single, clear calendar that shows both Gregorian and Hebrew dates. This printable 12-month Israel calendar gives you month-by-month layouts, key holiday markers, and quick-reference notes so you can schedule work, travel, family events, and observances with confidence.

What this calendar includes

• 12 full months (January–December) with large date boxes for notes
• Hebrew date shown for each Gregorian day (day-of-month, not full molad or zman)
• Major Israeli public holidays (e.g., Yom HaAtzmaut, Yom HaZikaron, Independence Day adjustments)
• Major Jewish holidays with start/end dates and day-specific observance notes (e.g., Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Pesach, Shavuot)
• Shabbat markers (Friday evening–Saturday) highlighted for planning weekends
• School term highlights (typical start/end windows) and national school holidays indicated
• Simple legend explaining symbols and color codes for secular vs. religious observances
• Printable-friendly layout in A4/Letter format, black-and-white and color versions

How Hebrew dates are shown

• Each Gregorian date cell includes the corresponding Hebrew day number (e.g., 15 Nisan) for quick reference. The calendar uses standard civil Hebrew date rules (days begin at sunset) — the Hebrew date shown corresponds to the civil date as it appears by daylight in Israel.

Month-by-month highlights (example guide)

• January: Planning notes for winter school term; Tu Bishvat (15 Shevat) if it falls in January/February.
• February: Late-winter civic events; Presidents’ and municipal observances as applicable.
• March/April: Pesach (Passover) — mark the full holiday week and Chol HaMoed intermediate days; plan travel before and after.
• April/May: Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day) — usually adjacent; public ceremonies and restricted public behaviors apply.
• June: Shavuot — one- or two-day observance depending on tradition; academic year winding down.
• July/August: Summer months — school vacation, peak tourist season; some religious fasts do not fall here typically.
• September/October: High Holy Days — Rosh Hashanah (2 days), Yom Kippur, Sukkot (including Hoshanah Rabbah, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah). Busy travel and family scheduling period.
• November/December: Late-year civic holidays and preparation for winter term; Hanukkah usually falls in December (25 Kislev) — mark the eight nights.

Tips for printing and use

1. Choose A4 or Letter size depending on your region.
2. Print in color if you want holiday types immediately visible; black-and-white still legible with symbols.
3. Laminate monthly sheets if you plan to write temporary notes with dry-erase markers.
4. Keep a monthly overview and single-day notes section for appointments that require Hebrew-date tracking (e.g., yahrzeits).
5. If using digitally, import into calendar apps that support multi-calendar overlays: keep a Hebrew-calendar layer visible alongside your work calendar.

Quick legend (suggested)

• Blue = National public holiday
• Green = Major Jewish holiday (full observance)
• Yellow = Intermediate/partial observance (Chol HaMoed)
• Gray stripe = Shabbat (Fri sunset–Sat night)
• Star icon = School holiday day

Where to get printable files

Look for printable PDFs that offer:

• 12 separate monthly pages and a one-page year overview
• Options with/without Hebrew names spelled out (e.g., Nisan, Iyar)
• Versions tailored for Israel (local public-holiday rules) vs. Diaspora (holiday lengths differ)

Final note

Use this printable Israel calendar as your primary planning tool for the year to avoid scheduling conflicts around holidays, school breaks, and national observances. It’s especially useful for workplaces, schools, families, and travelers who need both Gregorian and Hebrew date awareness.